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Two militants killed encounter with security forces in J-K's Shopian

Two militants were killed in an encounter which broke out in South Kashmir's Shopian between militants and Security forces. Police officials said that search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired upon security forces.

Two militants killed encounter with security forces in J-K's Shopian
Two militants killed encounter with security forces in J-K's Shopian
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Published : Apr 17, 2020, 9:21 AM IST

Updated : Apr 17, 2020, 12:03 PM IST

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir):Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Dairoo area of Shopian in south Kashmir in the morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

Two militants killed encounter with security forces in J-K's Shopian

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He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired upon security forces, who retaliated. In the ensuing gunfight, two militants were killed, the official said, adding their identity and group affiliation is being ascertained. (PTI COPY)

Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir):Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Friday, police said.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Dairoo area of Shopian in south Kashmir in the morning following specific information about the presence of militants there, a police official said.

Two militants killed encounter with security forces in J-K's Shopian

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He said the search operation turned into an encounter after militants fired upon security forces, who retaliated. In the ensuing gunfight, two militants were killed, the official said, adding their identity and group affiliation is being ascertained. (PTI COPY)

Last Updated : Apr 17, 2020, 12:03 PM IST
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